I bought a NEW Autoflo 200P last year, and have had continual problemswith overflow (I have a tube connected to the overflow hole, run into abucket). The float assembly is not sealing properly, and when I tookout the "valve", I found that it had a nick in the metal. I filed downthe orifice, put it back, and the unit worked beautifully (no overflow)for two weeks, followed by the same problem. I've done this twice (whenI also adjusted the float valve "water height"), and am ready to buy anew float assembly, because I haven't figured out what else could bewrong. My original 200P lasted for YEARS, with no overflow leaks.

--GARY from NY

I bought a NEW Autoflo 200P last year, and have had continual problems
with overflow (I have a tube connected to the overflow hole, run into a
bucket). The float assembly is not sealing properly, and when I took
out the "valve", I found that it had a nick in the metal. I filed down
the orifice, put it back, and the unit worked beautifully (no overflow)
for two weeks, followed by the same problem. I've done this twice (when
I also adjusted the float valve "water height"), and am ready to buy a
new float assembly, because I haven't figured out what else could be
wrong. My original 200P lasted for YEARS, with no overflow leaks.
--GARY from NY

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Like to help, but I have a similar? problem. My brand new motor turns, but gets hung up and clicks. That's why I bought a new one in the first place. Now it's hot. Tried to jiggle, make sure there is enough room for the wheel to rotate. Seems to be sufficient space. Why won't the wheel turn?
It's almost like the water weighs too much and holds it the wheel in place and the gears aren't strong enough to turn it.

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